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(Copyright ElohimTov.com). *NEWSPAPER HEADLINES FOR FRIDAY 5TH JUNE 2026* *THE NATION* UNIPORT gets new Vice-Chancellor Ondo Catholic Bishop to FG: identify, prosecute sponsors of terrorism in Nigeria Retiring State House staff to benefit from new federal gratuity scheme — Perm Sec Akpabio lauds NILDS management for fulfilling mandate Lagos 2027: Meet Badagry-born politician who may emerge as Hamzat's running mate State police framework near completion as constitutional amendment looms Corruption: FG tightens Immigration systems with digital solutions Court supports Police, orders N2bn assets forfeiture Alaafin visits Olota of Ota, urges Yoruba monarchs to embrace harmony Five Reps members defect as four PDP lawmakers join APM NSCDC boss calls for review of intelligence strategy nationwide  Grid constraints: NERC approves compensation for eligible Band A customers FUTA Teaching Hospital faults 'illegal strike' as lab shutdown disrupts services Ekiti 2026: INEC begins distribution of PVCs Gov Sani invests over N1bn in scholarships, student support programmes in 3 years EFCC, ICPC rally young Nigerians against corruption as whistleblower competition ends NBA condemns stringent bail conditions, warns against pre-trial detention by proxy *PUNCH* LASG to drive SMEs growth through tourism ABU partners Chinese firm to tackle out-of-school crisis Niger Assembly clarifies $14.4m loan request after public outcry Police arrest eight suspected street thugs in Bauchi crackdown Jigawa gov suspends aide, reinstates another amid APC crisis Kaduna APC forum backs Tinubu, Uba Sani, Katung for second term FG intensifies fight against bird flu, targets stronger surveillance system Christian leaders decry attacks on Plateau churches, urge govt action Kebbi Assembly elects Maikasuwa-Dangoje speaker after predecessor's death Four NYSC members, soldier die in Adamawa road crash Nasarawa CP cracks down on extortion, warns erring officers Lagos schools, NDLEA partner to tackle drug abuse among students US pledges support to embattled Bolivian president VIDEO: Oyo WAEC candidates sit for practical in darkness Group condemns rising cases of child abduction, violence Stop politicising security, Umahi tells Nigerians North gets over 60% of Tinubu's legacy road projects, says Umahi State House retirees among first to benefit from new gratuity scheme — Presidency Minority Reps insist Agbese signed document endorsing Ugochinyere as leader State police constitutional framework near completion, says Presidency Court orders Sowore to open defence in defamation trial UN demands release of pupils, teachers abducted in Oyo, Borno Why international oil companies are leaving Nigeria — NDDC MD Stop rejecting corps members, Reps tell govt agencies Ogun resident doctors begin three-day strike over burglary at quarters Disregard Adeleke's attack on Oyetola over drones, APC tells public  AI should support decent work, not replace workers — FG EFCC Arraigns UNIBEN Staff Over N3.2m Salary Fraud NBA Faults Excessive Bail Conditions, Says They Cause Pre-Trial Detention Invite Igboho for questioning over Oyo school abduction, Atiku's aide tells DSS Israel commits to deeper AI collaboration with Nigeria Benue gov cuts fertiliser price to N28,000 for farmers *LEADERSHIP* Signs Pacts With Ukrainian Partners, 15 Others To Boost Energy Anambra Launches Free Hypertension Screening Across Public Hospitals Bauchi Court Dismisses PRP Primary Suit, Orders Claimant To Pay N2m Costs Tinubu Nominates Marwa To Replace Namdas On NDDC Board David Beckham To Receive Hollywood Walk Of Fame Star Peller, Jarvis Take Relationship To The Next Level With Romantic Engagement NOC President Gumel Pledges Support For Retired Nigerian Athletes' Welfare Dangote Refinery Ramps Up To 700,000 Barrels Per Day, Strengthening Africa's Energy Landscape Falana To FG: Recover $118.67bn, N66.4bn in Outstanding Oil Sector Fund FG Reiterates Commitment To Agge Deep Sea Port Actualisation CeraVe Parent Company Faces Multiple Lawsuits Over Benzene Claims In Acne Products Wema Bank Renews Support For Women Entrepreneurs As Headline Sponsor Of Fashion Souk 2026 OLED Notebook Targets $11.5bn Global Market Share By 2033 - Report NUPRC Seeks Funding For Oil, Gas Operators New Land Trust Fund Targets 500,000 Youth-led Agribusinesses Nigeria Must Not Lag Behind In Green Ports Transition - Oyetola Arsenal Close In On Monga As Personal Terms Agreed Holding Firm Targets Expansion, Capital Market Growth As Profit Rises 71% Adeniyi Johnson Laments Rising Insecurity, Calls For Urgent Action Kamo State Cancels Birthday Celebration Over Security Concerns, Wins Public Praise Shakira Speaks On Burna Boy's Contribution To World Cup 2026 Theme Song Manufacturers Seek Collaborative Solutions As Reforms Push Energy Costs To N1.34trn Funke Akindele Dismisses Speculation, Explains Online Content Choices Agric Bank Plan Clean Energy Financing To Boost Farmers' Productivity Qing Madi Former Label Boss Clash Over Contract Song Takedowns UK Tightens Student Visa Rules, Warns Universities Over Asylum Concerns Why I Cannot Commit To One Woman - Flavour DeeOne Clinches BOOT Party Ticket For Lagos Assembly Seat Ahead Of 2027 Polls Reps In Rowdy Session Over Alleged Forged Signature For Ugochinyere's Minority Leader Bid *THE SUN* 2027: Supporting Obi will strengthen APC — Okonkwo Oyo: Sunday Igboho threatens to name politicians behind abduction Borno abduction: 7-month-old baby among those taken as families beg for rescue NLC threatens  strike over terrorism Wike says Abuja ready for Tinubu's third anniversary NUPRC to begin 2026 licensing round by Q3 - Eyesan Nigerians granted visa-free entry to Grenada Comedian DeeOne secures BOOT party ticket for Lagos Assembly race Wike says Abuja ready for Tinubu's third anniversary NLC backs teachers' strike over rising abductions FG asks Nigerians, media, security agencies to unite against terrorism Hiccups as students write 2026 WASSCE papers late Wike to deliver UNIPORT convocation lecture June 6 FG warns dock labour employers over poor workers' safety, welfare EU, Germany pump €11.25m into Lake Chad recovery drive Comedian DeeOne secures BOOT party ticket for Lagos Assembly race UK to monitor Ekiti, Osun polls as 2027 election countdown begins Ibegbulem decries ex-Delta Speaker Ochei's nepotism claims against Okowa Anioma statehood at risk as internal politics threatens 70yr dream Ajadi appoints ALGON Chairman Sikiru Sanda, as campaign DG Benue North West: PDP stakeholders defend Ortom's Senate candidacy APC primary: Egunjobi claims injustice, rejects Agege Constituency I candidate Wike says Abuja ready for Tinubu's third anniversary School kidnapping: NANS president leads delegaton to Oyo CP's office FCT police dismisses reports of abduction in Abuja school Enugu police arrest three suspects, recover firearms, illicit drugs Sowore leads Abuja protest, demands release of abducted schoolchildren Rivers: Tricycle rider beats lover to death Police thwart Akwa Ibom child trafficking plot NUPRC to begin 2026 licensing round by Q3 - Eyesan Nigeria, others to strengthen Africa's energy security with Trans-Saharan Gas Pipeline project NIWA decries overloading of barges with shipping containers Dangote Cement plans London listing as UK hosts first-ever Africa business summit FG, Enugu join forces to accelerate business reforms, attract investment Otti warns of Nigeria's excessive dependence on oil revenue Aircraft age and safety: Separating aviation facts from public perception EPL: Man City chairman reveals Guardiola considered quitting '100 times' FIFA's World Cup bottle ban raises questions over fan welfare Real Madrid presidential candidate vows to sign Haaland, Rodri from Man City Comedian DeeOne secures BOOT party ticket for Lagos Assembly race INEC data leak left me feeling unsafe for first time - Emeka Ike It's hard to succeed in music industry without a clique — CDQ I can't commit to one woman, I belong to the wild world - Flavour *VANGUARD* Insecurity: Presidency, IGP, lawmakers meet over establishment of state police G-60 lawmakers insist Agbese voluntarily signed Ugochinyeres nomination FMC Abeokuta resident doctors begin 3-day strike over recurring theft Police arrest alleged creator of fake Tinubu audio clip Dangote Refinery increases processing capacity to 700,000 bpd Liverpool confirm Spaniard Andoni Iraola as new coach Benfica say Real Madrid must pay 15m euros to sign Mourinho 2027: Only Jonathan can speak on political future, ex-presidents camp insists Wike dismisses PDP Appeal Court claims, calls opponents 419ers WAEC exams run into night again, parents protest; were working on it Council Court adjourns Sokoto ADC leadership case to June 19 Comedian DeeOne emerges party candidate for Lagos House of Assembly It was shocking, I felt unsafe Emeka Ike threatens legal action over data leak Hundreds in Libya protest against migrants, refugees UK to observe Ekiti, Osun polls, APC pledges peaceful elections Anioma State creation threatened if Nwoko fails to return to Senate -Oganah NERC orders DisCos to compensate Band-A customers over poor supply Olawepo-Hashim pledges Naira revival to 525/$ Grenada offers visa-free entry to Nigerians 2027: FCT ticket loss wont stop us Aisha Yesufu Abductions: Probe N145bn Safe Schools funds, SERAP tells Tinubu Settle it with ballots, not guns, Davido condemns attack on Osun Accord chairman Rivers United escape tragedy after team bus crash Ballon dOr 2026: Favourites to win award ahead of World Cup NANS distances self from Take It Back protests, alleges political agenda Rivers ADC downplays political influence of Wikes Rainbow Coalition movement FG Contract:Tinubu directs strict compliance to procurement guidelines FG vows to crush terrorists, rescue abducted pupils in Oyo, Borno NNPP faction demands INEC Chair resignation Traders, youths back Tinubu 2027 reelection bid Tricyclist beats lover to death, abandons body with two children in Rivers Driver escapes death as train crushes bus, army van in Aba Hezbollah chief rejects truce, demands Israeli withdrawal from Lebanon Tinubu seeks senate confirmation of Marwa for NDDC board seat Tinubu orders strict compliance with procurement rules Reps order probe of NILDS DG over Kwara primary allegation Appeal Court judgment raises concern over APC participation in Rivers 2027 polls Senate Steps down bill on Chartered institute of training and developing of Nigeria amid controversy Mourinho takes Turkey to top Europe rights court over sanctions Iraola jets in to Liverpool to finalise Anfield deal Kidnapping in South-West is profit-driven enterprise, not religious Olanrewaju Kidnapping in S-West, profit-driven enterprise, not religious -Olarenwaju, ex- Minister Rivers ADC plays down the political influence of Wikes Rainbow Coalition movement Group berates Ijaw, Urhobo leaders over attack on First Lady Olurem Ebola: Oyo Govt. assures residents of safety amid concerns Guardiola quit 100 times before leaving, says Man City chairman Aso Villa tightens security over planned protest Soldiers, DSS, Police, others, block protesters from approaching National Assembly Invite Igboho to name Oyo abductors, Atikus aide tells DSS NERC approves compensation for Band A electricity customers over supply shortfall Alleged Fraud: Police secure 2bn asset forfeiture, court upholds investigative powers HURIWA: Owo verdict warns terrorists Troops rescue abductees, arrest Boko Haram collaborators in Borno Afenifere urges probe into Fayose kidnapping allegation Police arrest three suspects, recover firearms, drugs in Enugu Baptist leaders to Govt: Killings, displacement threatening Church growth in Plateau Fayose backs Oyebanji for second term, predicts Tinubu victory in 2027 Fear grips Oyo residents as kidnapping cases rise Police debunk Abuja school kidnap alarm *THISDAY* Caleb VC, Bakare, Others Say Tapping Youths Potential Key to Nations growth ADC Sues FHC CJ, Tsoho, over Alleged Disobedience of Court Navy FOB Escravos Donates Educational Materials to NOWA Primary School In Delta Dangote Refinery Ramps Up to 700,000 bpd, Eyes Global Refining Leadership 85 and Still at 5G Speed: Inside the High-Tech, Midnight-Oil World of Pastor Kumuyi Fayose, Oluyede Trade Words Over Support for Oyebanji Planned Protest: Security Operatives Restrict Access to Presidential Villa Police Secure Court Victories in N2bn Forfeiture, Fraud Case House in Rowdy Session As Agbese Alleges Forgery of Signature Over House Minority Leadership FG Charts Roadmap for National Cybersecurity Coordination Advisory Council Lagos APC Crisis Deepens as Aspirant Claims Candidate Declared Winner Finished Third FG, Germany, EU Unveil Guidelines for Solar Mini-grids Integration Nigerian Navy @ 70: NNS Delta Organises Sports To Deepen Synergy Amongst Sister Security Agencies Aiyedatiwa Reveals Foiled Plot to Bomb Ondo Govt House Gbajabiamila Eulogises Minister-designate, Ambassador Enikanolaiye Military Pension Board Raises Fraud Alert, Warns Next of Kin Not to Divulge Sensitive Information to Fraudsters Students Hospitalised as Mysterious Odour Hits Ijebu-Ode School Itsekiri Leaders Reject INEC Delineation Report, Allege Constitutional Violations, Fault GIS Mapping Campaign Urges Nigerians to Unite Against Terror, Report Suspicious Activities 2027: Tinubu and Political Minefields Beneath APCs Triumph GCSS Borokiri Emerges Winner of NLNGsScience Contest in Rivers 2026: Omisores Ally Resigns from APC 2027: El-Buba Warns against One-Party State, Backs Adebayo for 2027 Hope Behind Bars Africa, Partners Equip NOUN, NABTEB Centers at Keffi Custodial Facility Technology Has Changed Gambling, Experts Say Player Protection Must Evolve Too Why EGC 2026 Will Be Game-Changer for Nigerias Gaming Industry SDPs Fresh Push to Rebuild Nigeria with Sweeping Welfarism iDICE Startup Bridge Founders Lab Selects Talstack as Learning Platform Parthians i-invest Broadens Offering with Asset-backed Loans Owa Obokun Commissions Community Development Projects During Visit to Segilola Resources Operating Limited in Osun State Abuja on Standstill: I Go Die, Gordons, and Edo Pikin Storm Transcorp Hilton as Koboko Master Unveils La Dcima 10th Anniversary Concert! Zoho Insists on Bridging Africas Divide with Intelligent Infrastructure Konga Launches Mid-year Shopping Festival with Discounts MTN, ALTON, Others Back Nigeria DigitalSENSE Forum Foundation Donates AI-tech Centre to College in Owerri ipNX Harps on AI, Infrastructure at IoT WAfrica How ESG Practices Enable Responsible Leadership and Sustainable Success Four Years After 5G Rollout, 4G Leads with 53.76% Market Share across Networks Kojo Boakye: Metas Investments, Infrastructure Crucial for Nigerias $1tn Economy Nominations for 2026 Insurance Industry Awards Kicks off The JagzUnveilsNew GM, toHostHospitalityConference As Telecoms Operators Groan Under Severe Infrastructure Attack Industry Trends Report Identifies Structural Shifts Redefining How African Markets Operate Sundry Market Boosting NigerianEconomy, Engaged5,000Staff in 10yrs Ecobank Group Shareholders Approve $40m Dividend Payment Bitnob Unveils Its Infrastructure Platform, Introducing Bitnob Enterprise and the Next Generation of Bitnob Business The Soft Power of Shared Experiences: Why Brands Are Winning Through Culture, Not Advertising How Nigerias Igbo Apprenticeship System Is raising Entrepreneurs Beyond the Classroom inDrive Rewards Top Drivers in Lagos, Abuja with N30 Million Fuel and Shopping Vouchers Babachir, Atiku, Tinubu and 2027 LGAN Covets Culture MinistrysPartnership for All-Africa Challenge Trophy2026 Lagos to Host Maiden National Intermediate Games, Inaugurates LOC Super Falcons Camp Bubbles with Full House in Ikenne French Open: Sabalenka Lets Another Slam Slips through Her Fingers Gov Mbah Rewards Rangers Players, Officials with Plots of Land, N150m for Winning NPFL Poland Force Super Eagles to 2-2 Draw in Warsaw. NUPRC to Commence 2026 Licencing Round in Q3 After Tinubus Approval Senate: Abductions in Schools, Communities Alarming, Demands FG Action to Rescue Oyo Victims Tinubu Felicitates Jimoh Ibrahim on Election as Chair of UN Budget and Administration Committee *DAILY TRUST* Weapons looted during Libya conflict ended up with terrorists in Nigeria UN The IPOB Question That Will Not Go Away: Why Peter Obis Unretracted Defence of a Proscribed Terrorist Organisation Remains His Most Dangerous Liability in the 2027 Northern Campaign Tinubu appoints Zainab Marwa into NDDC Board Minority leadership tussle rocks Reps as Agbese, Ugochinyere clash over endorsement list Aso Rock beefs up security as protesters hit streets of Abuja Chibok, Dapchi, now Oriire: Is this season 3 of preelection abductions 2027: Voting for Peter Obi is a vote for Tinubu Kenneth Okonkwo MacArthur Foundation, Dataphyte, UNILAG Rally Stakeholders on Inclusive AI Development in Nigeria How plot to bomb Ondo govt house was foiled Aiyedatiwa One-Third of Nigerian Pilgrims Sought Medical Care During Hajj NAHCON Hajj: 1,546 pilgrims arrive home as return flight begins Tricycle operator allegedly beats lover to death How FIFAs 2026 Changes Could Transform Football Many Students hospitalised as Ogun school suffers fresh gas leak Uba Sani Signs Laws To Transform Energy, Agric, Climate Governance FDI drops by 62.25% as foreign capital inflows hit $10.37bn 2026 Licensing round to commence in Q3 NUPRC Northcourt rebrands as Panterra real estate group Interswitch strengthens payment gateway with RevOP platform Nigeria has potentials to lead global talent economy Oduwole Transparency key to sustainable railway growth, says Opeifa Passengers hail NRCs 50% Eid fare discount as programme ends NRC reassures passengers amid concerns over AbujaKaduna train operations NRC entertainment drive attracts corporate bodies, Associations, others MTN convenes independent public inquest on data depletion Lagos tops 2025 state performance index, leads national ranking PMS, diesel price surge raised CITNs operating cost Farmers producing at loss Onion association Shipping line defends container disposal process ADC: Court orders accelerated hearing in Nafius case, fixes June 8 Nwabalis Silent exit from Super Eagles Super Falcons camp bubbles for Lionesses of Teranga Intermediate Games MOC thumbs up Lagos facilities South-East basketball tourney dunks off June 5 in Abakaliki Reports of Ribadus fall are greatly exaggerated Again, gunmen abduct students in Zamfara Nigerians turn to charcoal, firewood as cooking gas price skyrockets 4 NYSC members, soldier, 1 other die in Adamawa road crash Cholera: Borno orders schools to activate prevention protocols 5 people killed, many displaced in Taraba communal clash Battle for Reps minority leader hots up as Ugochinyere, Agbedi step forward Strike on Kuwait airport kills one as Iran, US trade fire Fresh 182 stranded Nigerians repatriated from Libya Xenophobia: Hundreds flee as South Africas mobs go door-to-door 565 Constables inducted to tackle violent crimes in Kogi South-West Fulani chiefs condemn criminality, disown offenders Ekiti LG vice chairman arraigned over alleged fake kidnap Prison reform: Repeat offenders figure dropped to 1,382 FG Senate okays agency for malaria elimination Ekiti residents protest as kidnappers hold 16 worshippers after N10.5m ransom Organised private sector raises concerns over retroactive application of Tax Act Katsina ADC: Rival factions present 2 govship candidates Primaries: There are controversies that need to be addressed Nasarawa Speaker Benue APC: Appeal court voids Omale committee, backs Agada exco NNPP vows to picket INEC for failing to recognize NEC Proclaim gospel of Tinubus achievements, First Lady tells APC women By-election: 4 political parties jostle for Ondo South Senate seat APC loses 2 Reps members to ADC, PRP Ex-APC youth leader emerges Gombe NDC guber candidate *NEW TELEGRAPH* 2026 Law Week: Diri Receives Lumumba, Urges NBA To Uphold Ethical Standards Alia Pushes Land Aggregation Drive To Scale Up Agricultural Productivity In Benue APC Awaits Legal Dept's Report Before Submitting Candidates List - Yilwatda Benue: PDP N'West Stakeholders Drum Support For Ortom's Wife's Senatorial Ambition  MCOE Secures Int'l Certification From UK Nautical Institute Osun 2026: Adeleke Didn't Reject Tinubu's Invitation - Spokesperson Clarifies 2027: NNPP Raises Concerns Over Party Leadership Disputes Nigeria Will Work In My Lifetime' - Tunde Bakare Chelle Ends Debate Over Fredrick's Best Position In S'Eagles MCOE Secures Int'l Certification From UK Nautical Institute EU, Germany Commit €11.25m To Lake Chad Recovery APC Awaits Legal Dept's Report Before Submitting Candidates List - Yilwatda Benue: PDP N'West Stakeholders Drum Support For Ortom's Wife's Senatorial Ambition  Osun 2026: Adeleke Didn't Reject Tinubu's Invitation - Spokesperson Clarifies Enabulele Applauds Edo Cyclists For Excelling At 2026 CAC African Track Championship Chelle Ends Debate Over Fredrick's Best Position In S'Eagles Nottingham Forest Turn Down Man City's Opening Bid For Anderson Insecurity: Kunle Afolayan Expresses Fear Over Road Travel Mary Njoku Urges Christians To Combine Prayer With Practical Action 'I Can't Be Caged'- Flavour Opens Up On Marriage, Freedom Thomas Muller, Lisa Confirm Separation After 16 Years Together 'Even If She Invites You Out, Pay The Bill' - Magixx *BLUE PRINT* 2027: NASS mandates NILDS on induction coordination for Senators, Reps - elect  Dangote Refinery increases production capacity to 700,000bpd Tinubu's 3rd anniversary: FCT ready to commission over 30 projects State police constitutional framework near completion - Presidency Iwobi joins camp as Super Eagles arrive Portugal Binos, FG provide relief materials to victims of Lamurde communal clash Nigeria requires more skilled manpower to attain technical education - Don  60 injured in Kuwait as Iran retaliates against U.S strikes NOA repositioning to address realities of rapidly evolving digital society - DG   Court jails man for N2.9m crypto fraud Amotekun corps orders 24/7 special patrol of schools, hospitals in Ondo *GUARDIAN* Hashim promises N525 to dollar exchange rate ADC, NDC others learning from APC's internal democracy, Says Yilwatda Agge Deep Seaport:  FG targets jobs, investment boom in Niger Delta EU, Germany back new Lake Chad water project to boost regional stability BOA, Dalahill LP develops framework to drive climate-smart agriculture financing Reps frown at MDAs over rejection of NYSC members ADC Drags FHC CJ, others to Court over alleged disobedience of supreme court order Weapons looted from Libya found with terrorists in Nigeria - UN Emerging Startups to Get Millions in Prizes NUAHP strike unwarranted, endangering lives — FUTATH 2027: Atiku youth bloc defects to Tinubu camp, pledges 10million votes Coalition demands female deputy governorship candidates across 36 states Seven killed in Bauchi farmers-herders clash Police arrest man for circulating fake Tinubu voice Wike faults Beke over Rivers APC dispute, says Appeal Court did not void party primaries, Wike mocks Kabiru Turaki-led group on nomination of Jonathan Oriire: CAN ex-Chairman urges FG to seek global support for abductees' release Ogun resident doctors embark on three-day strike Unemployment: FG targets 20,000 youths annually through NJFP, says Adegbe UniAbuja unveils Nigeria's first AI tool for thesis writing *THE AUTHORITY* Troops arrest terrorist logistics suppliers, recover arms in North-East operations FCT Police debunk kidnapping rumour in Abuja School Alleged criminal defamation: Court orders Sowore to enter defence or be foreclosed... Gunmen storm Abuja community, kill one, kidnap five persons NDC not perfect, but better than other parties says Dickson Military Board alerts on pension fraud, warns retirees against sharing personal information Julius Berger completes Bodo-Bonny Road NDC not perfect, but better than other parties says Dickson, calls for reconciliation Agada-led APC Executive reinstated in Benue DLA elects Reps candidates for AMAC/Bwari, Abuja South constituencies APC to expand women's representation in governance, says Yilwatda *SAHARA REPORTER* BREAKING: Families Of 15 Abducted Kwara Worshippers Fear Loved Ones May Be Dead After Weeks Of Silence From Kidnappers BREAKING: Two Children, Shoemaker Still Held By Terrorists After Rescue Of Kogi Mother, Four-Month-Old Baby BREAKING: Tinubu Govt Deploys Heavy Security Around Presidential Villa Ahead Of Protest Over Abducted Schoolchildren, Others BREAKING: Fire Guts Female Hostel At Bayelsa Medical University, Destroys Students Valuables BREAKING: Lecturers Shut Enugu Federal College, Begin Two-Week Strike Over Provosts Refusal To Address Grievances BREAKING: Terrorists Invade Kogi Community, Abduct Woman, Toddler In Fresh Attack BREAKING: Four NYSC Members, Soldier, One Other Burnt Alive As Military Truck, Bus Collide In Adamawa Federal High Court Sentences Four Al-Shabaab Terrorists To Death Over Owo Catholic Church Massacre BREAKING: Gunmen Kidnap Younger Sister Of Ex-Minister Adelabu, Twin Sons In Ibadan Amid Fresh Attacks In Oyo EXCLUSIVE: How Nigerian Soldiers Abandoned Yashikira In Kwara During Terrorists Attack, Relocated To Checkpoint To Extort N100 From Motorists Documents Show Shell Kept Nigerian Oil Pipeline Running For Years Despite Evidence Of Pollution Report EXCLUSIVE: Terrorists Lured Vigilantes Away With False Threat Before Attacking Kwara Emirs Palace Survivor EXCLUSIVE: Police Fled, Terrorists Stole Abandoned AK-47s Before Attacking Us: Yashikira Emir Palace Source Blows Lid Off Kwara Assault BREAKING: Nigeria Introduces Border Screening, Temperature Checks For Arriving Travellers As Ebola Threat Looms EXCLUSIVE: I Cannot Be Blackmailed: Senator Kawu Fires Back As Senate Leadership Exposes N90Billion Secret Deal After Criticism Of Unpaid Contractors, Tinubu Loans BREAKING: Nigerian Union Of Teachers, Take-It-Back Activists Lead Massive Protest Over Abduction Of Schoolchildren In Oyo EXCLUSIVE: How Bandit Leader Kachalla Muhammadu, Once Involved In Govt Peace Deal, Reportedly Abducted Retd Maj. Gen. Abubakar BREAKING: Boko Haram Plans Quranic Graduation For Over 100 Women, Children Abducted From Kwara Community, Families Reveal EXCLUSIVE: Kwara Terrorists Threaten To Marry Off Kwara Emir Of Yashikiras Abducted Wives Over N150Million Ransom Delay BREAKING: Bandits Attack Kaduna Mosque, Kill Worshipper, Abduct Several Others BREAKING: Olawepo-Hashim Emerges Accord Party Presidential Candidate With 423,902 Affirmation Votes BREAKING: DSS Operative Killed, Two Injured As Suspected Oil Bunkering Gang Attacks Security Base In Imo BREAKING: Nigeria Police Recall Retired Officers As Ad-Hoc Instructors For Training Of 50,000 New Constables EXCLUSIVE: Nigeria Police Arrest Three NSCDC Officers Over Colleagues Death, Trace Over N2Billion To Suspects Bank Account BREAKING: Suspected Terrorists Kidnap Nigerian Military Ex-Spokesperson Major General Rabe Abubakar, Wife In Katsina Kwara Governor AbdulRazaq Recounts How Governors Failed To Stop Tinubus Subsidy Removal In Secret China Meetings, Proposes 100,000 Minimum Wage NDC Senatorial Primary Was Decided In Closed Room, Not By FCT Delegates Aisha Yesufu Alleges Manipulation Are We Running Ransom Economy' Ohanaeze Laments Staggering Records Of Kidnappings Under Tinubu Govt, Demands Release Of Nnamdi Kanu BREAKING: Wike Threatens To Revoke Land Titles Of Hotels, Event Centres Hosting Political Factions Not Recognised By INEC EXCLUSIVE: I Watched As My Church Members Were Gunned Down: Kwara Pastor Narrates February Terrorist Attack In Woro BREAKING: Nigerian Embassy In Manila Bars Unregistered Nigerians In Philippines, Cambodia From Consular Services *PREMIUM TIMES* EXCLUSIVE: Fresh trouble for Uche Nnaji as police grill aide over alleged criminal defamation of ex-UNN VC Agency disbursed N400m to health facilities in Borno in Q1, Q2 Official After years of broken promises, Tinubu flags off construction of GombeBiuMaiduguri highway Abia AAC Governorship Candidate, Doris Ogala, visits victims of alleged forced eviction in Umuahia Widow of slain businessman, children sue police for alleged illegal detention, rights violations Oyo Abduction: Take-It-Back Movement protests in Abuja Bewenes dream debut, Okoyes heroics, VAR drama: Lessons from Nigerias draw with Poland Epic Fashion Week 2026 ends on high note with spotlight on emerging creatives Rivers United players escape serious injury in road accident ahead of Federation Cup clash Forty years after the abortion of the NLC June 4 protest-march, By Ahmed Aminu-Ramatu Yusuf NOA commends Funke Akindele for aira respect in Behind The Scenes Ogun govt blames road wash-off on blocked drainage, warns against indiscriminate waste disposal Osun 2026: Lets settle this with ballot papers Davido to APC Minority Leadership Tussle: House of Reps MPs bicker as one disowns Ugochinyeres nomination Entries open for the 2026 Maltina Teacher of the Year Competition Were actively in counterterrorism cooperation with Nigerian govt, Marco Rubio tells US senators Peller and Jarvis are engaged Navy hands over suspected militant to SSS LASU student dies in armed robbery attack Court sentences two to death for kidnapping Soludo vows to restore Nnewis status as leading industrial hub Suspects arrested after foiled abduction of three children Trading under high-tension lines suicidal, Disco warns Anambra traders NERC to set net billing regulations, boost renewable energy NHRC demands urgent rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers Germany loses vote for UN Security Council seat for the first time Police deny claim on rescue of abducted Oyo schoolchildren, teachers ANALYSIS: JNIMs blockade tactics threaten West Africas trade corridors Police foil kidnapping attempt, kill two suspects How AI affects football predictions NERC approves special compensation for Band A customers affected by power shortfalls Akwa Ibom communities threaten legal action against oil firms over pollution Osun2026: Chairman of Governor Adelekes party in Osogbo, others shot Official Bandits kill resident, abduct Fulani leaders wives in fresh Kwara attack Nigeria Army rescues woman, infant after Kogi kidnap attack Peter Obi warns young Nigerians against ethnic, religious manipulation ahead of 2027 Five abducted Kwara worshippers feared dead in captivity Council releases updated list of 117 universities with accredited Law programmes (FULL LIST) Nestoil Limited In Receivership: Receiver/ Managers Rejoinder to article in The Guardian Kebbi Assembly elects new speaker Police identify body found dead on Lokoja-Abuja highway as university students NUPRC announces 2026 licensing round ANALYSIS: 2027: Will former President Jonathan run' The implications Reps minority caucus split as 61 members endorse Imo lawmaker to succeed Chinda as leader Amotekun debunks reports of bandit attacks in Ondo as parents withdraw children from schools Nigeria seeks stronger UK investment ties at London Stock Exchange event Poland 2-2 Nigeria: Moffi, Onuachu on target as Super Eagles settle for draw in Warsaw Disability advocates seek stronger enforcement of rights commitments in Nigeria Alleged N4.29bn Forex Fraud: Arraignment of bank, four others stalled as defendants stay away from court Mswatis eSwatini: Defined by fear and silence; propped by renegades, By Shoks Mnisi Mzolo Delta has little to show, despite receiving over N3.15 trillion in three years, Omo-Agege says Davido, Rema, Burna Boy, Ayra Starr featured on FIFA World Cup 2026 official album Nigeria records $10.37bn capital importation in Q1 2026, up 83.83% NBS Senate passes bill to create agency for malaria elimination Diris aide resigns, openly expresses support for NDC How Oyo kidnap victims were moved to forest Senator Tinubu congratulates Jimoh Ibrahim on new UN role Police arrest suspected kidnapper, recover body of abducted woman Abduction: Oyo private schools reject strike, protest, opt for one-day closure Nestoil, receiver spar over the Supreme Courts ruling Uba Sani signs laws to transform energy, agriculture, climate policy *PULSE* Rising Insecurity: Senate Begins Constitutional Push for State Police 'Tomorrow is here': Enugu's newly launched double-decker buses featuring governor Mbah turn heads online 'A vote for Obi is a vote for Tinubu' — Kenneth Okonkwo explains why Four years later, court sentenced four people to death by hanging over Owo church massacre World Bank-backed power programme expands electricity access, boosts regional energy trade in West Africa Governor Adeleke moves to buy new drones as 5 previous units go missing Band A electricity customers to receive compensation for poor power supply, says NERC CAN declares 'Black Sunday,' calls for state of emergency over rising killings and abductions Ekiti residents protest as 16 kidnapped worshippers remain in captivity despite ransom payment Release those kids and their teachers first' - Nigerians react as Tinubu approves 2026 oil block licensing round 'What kind of country is this?' Nigerians react as Akpabio pushes return tickets for senators who lost primaries ' You cannot pray away the bandits who are terrorising our lives. Physical problems require physical solutions' - Nollywood actress and producer, Mary Remmy Njoku Amid rising insecurity, Oluremi Tinubu gifts cars to APC women leaders as re-election mobilisation begins 'How are you fighting with a kid?' — Qing Madi accuses ex-manager of forgery as songs disappear from Spotify Dettol Nigeria and Wellbeing Foundation kick off Dettol Hygiene Quest Phase 3, aim to reach over 800,000 beneficiaries in 2026. 5 reasons you need to buy the realme C100 How to sell excess solar power to the national grid in Nigeria as NERC rolls out net billing Victor Osimhen, Iwobi, Bassey — Are these Eric Chelle's Super Eagles untouchables? 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